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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 218.88 Cr
Over 4.10 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 30,362
1,997 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.75%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 1.34%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 218.88 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 4.10 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10415245
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2nd Dose
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10119287
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Precaution Dose
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7038020
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18436898
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2nd Dose
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17717246
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Precaution Dose
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13675366
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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41055105
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2nd Dose
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31868048
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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61954847
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2nd Dose
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53122655
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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561313445
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2nd Dose
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515923815
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Precaution Dose
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97222916
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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204036026
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2nd Dose
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196996958
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Precaution Dose
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49400711
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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127673150
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2nd Dose
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123163413
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Precaution Dose
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47684438
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Precaution Dose
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21,50,21,451
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Total
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2,18,88,17,589
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 30,362. Active cases now constitute 0.07% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.75%. 3,908 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,40,47,344.
1,997 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 2,13,123 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 89.64 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 1.34% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 0.94%.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Dr. Jitendra Singh reviews arrangements in J&K and Ladakh regarding Covid 19 and the resumption of regular train services to Jammu
Union Minister of State  Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today interacted with the Deputy Commisioners of all Districts of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh to discuss the latest COVID 19 situation, the arrival of stranded persons in the two UTs and the arrangements made by the administration for the passengers arriving through the Shramik Special trains, besides the resumption of regular train services to Jammu from tomorrow.
The Minister complimented the DCs for the sustained and commendable efforts put in by the two UTs to control the COVID 19 Crisis. Dr. Singh said that the management was much better than other States and UTs. Dr. Jitendra Singh said that in fact the doubling time of the number of cases in J&K was better than even the national average. He also expressed satisfaction over the high number of tests being done for COVID 19.
Dr. Singh further said that over 50,000 stranded persons including students have come back to the UT and that the Administration has done a fine job of testing them, making arrangements for quarantine and sending them home. The Minister urged the DCs to reopen markets in a staggered manner with different shops opening at different times on different days so as to maintain the social distancing norms. The Minister also reiterated the MHA instructions regarding the downloading and use of Arogya Setu App. for the protection of citizens.
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Prime Minister's Office
Digital payments have brought ease and comfort in the lives of many : PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today noted the ease and comfort brought by digital payments in the life of many.
In a reply to a tweet by a citizen, the Prime Minister tweeted:
"Digital payments have brought ease and comfort in the lives of many. You will find many anecdotes on this."
Similarly, replying to a Pravasi Bharatiya's tweet on the adoption of digital payments in India, the Prime Minister tweeted :
"It is a common sight across India…our people have shown remarkable dexterity in adapting to tech and innovation."
Cabinet
Cabinet approves proposal for Grant of Organized Group ‘A’ Service  to Group ‘A’ Executive Cadre Officers
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for Grant of Organized Group ‘A’ Service  to Group ‘A’ Executive Cadre Officers of Central Armed Police Forces  and extension of benefit of Non-Functional Financial Upgradation  and Non-Functional Selection Grade .
Benefits:
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This would result in grant of NFFU to eligible Group ‘A’ Executive Cadre Officers of CAPF; and
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The decision would also benefit Group ‘A’ Executive Cadre Officers of CAPF for availing the benefit of NFSG at an enhanced rate of 30% as per guidelines.
Background:
Several Writ Petitions were filed in Delhi High Court by Group ‘A’ Executive Cadre Officers of CAPF for grant of OGAS status and consequential benefits of NFFU and NFSG. Delhi High Court vide orders dated 3/9/2015 and 15/12/15 treated the Group ‘A’ Executive Cadre Officers of CAPFs as belonging to OGAS and directed for granting NFFU and NFSG to them. The Special Leave Petitions filed by the Union of India and Others against the orders of Delhi High Court were dismissed by Supreme Court on 5/2/19. It upheld the judgement and orders of Delhi High Court for grant of NFFU and NFSG to Group ‘A’ Executive Cadre Officers of CAPF.
Ministry of Defence
Lieutenant General Pradeep Chandran Nair, AVSM, YSM takes over as Director General Assam Rifles
Lieutenant General Pradeep Chandran Nair, AtiVishishtSeva Medal , YudhSeva Medal  took over as the 21st Director General of the Assam Rifles  on 1st June 2021. He has rich experience of Assam Rifles and the North East, having earlier been an Inspector General and a Company Commander in Assam Rifles, besides having commanded Assam Rifles battalions as a Brigade Commander.
The General Officer was commissioned into the Sikh Regiment in 1985. He is an alumnus of Sainik School Satara, National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College, College of Defence Management and the prestigious Indian Institute of Public Administration. He has very vast combat experience having commanded his battalion  in Siachen Glacier and Assam. In addition, in the North East, he has been a Company Commander in Manipur and Sikkim, Battalion Commander in Assam, Brigade Commander in Manipur and in the recent past has also been an Inspector General of Assam Rifles in Nagaland. He has been an instructor in Infantry School, Mhow, Indian Military Training Team, Bhutan and a Directing Staff at the prominent Defence Services Staff College. He has served in the Army Headquarters as a Colonel, Major General and Lieutenant General. He has also served as Brigadier General Staff in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa Area and in the Defence Intelligence Agency.
In his last assignment at the Army Headquarters, he was the Director General Recruiting, responsible for recruiting officers and jawans in the Indian Army. He has been decorated with the AtiVishishtSeva Medal during his command as the Inspector General Assam Rifles  in Nagaland, YudhSeva Medal during his command of a Brigade in Manipur and the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card on three occasions.
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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Jan Aushadi Kendras record sales of Rs 484 Crore this Financial Year
In the financial year 2020-2021 , sales worth Rs. 484 Cr were recorded at the 7064 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras across all districts of the country selling quality generic medicines. This figure which is 60% higher than the corresponding figures of the previous financial year, has led to savings of approx. Rs. 3000 Cr. to the citizens of this country. This was announced by the Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilisers, Shri Sadananda Gowda in Karnataka today.
In the financial year 2019-2020, the Government of India grant for the Jan Aushadi Kendras was Rs 35.51 Crore while savings to citizens were Rs. 2600 Crore. Thus, every one rupee spent by Government has led to savings of Rs. 74 to the citizens. It has multiplicative effect, Said Shri Gowda.
The Minister also announced that further, stepping forward towards empowering women all around the country, till date more than 10 Crore Jan Aushadhi ”Suvidha” sanitary pads have been sold at Re.1 each. Purchase order for Jan Aushadhi ”Suvidha” sanitary pads worth Rs. 3.6 Cr. has been placed in December 2020. Tender for 30 crore Jan Aushadhi ”Suvidha” sanitary pads has also been finalized.
Speaking specially about Karnataka, Shri Gowda said that at present, 788 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Karnataka are serving the citizens by providing them affordable, high-quality generic-medicines. Karnataka aims to achieve the target of opening a total of 800 PMBJK by March 2021 in the state. Making a unique breakthrough in the healthcare sector with its wide range of medicine, the PMBJP Kendras in Karnataka aim to achieve sales worth of Rs. 125 Crore by March, 2021.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Re-Registration of Medical Professionals
As on date, the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 does not provide for re-registration of doctors. Medical Council of India , with the previous approval of the Central Government, has notified Indian Medical Council  Regulations, 2002, which, inter-alia, prescribe that a Physician should participate in professional meetings as a part of Continuing Medical Education . In order to enhance professional skills and to update their medical knowledge, such CMEs must be attended by medical practitioners for at least 30 hours every 5 years, organized by reputed professional academic bodies or any other authorized organizations. Further, no such data is maintained centrally with regard to the medical practitioners who have not submitted information about their participation in professional meetings as a part of CME.
The Minister of State , Sh Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha here today.
Ministry of Finance
Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman participates in Governor’s Seminar as part of Asian Development Bank’s annual meeting 2021
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs and Asian Development Bank’s  Governor for India Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman here today participated in the Governor’s Seminar on “Cooperation for a Resilient Future”, held as part of ADB’s annual meeting 2021. Other participants included Japan, Georgia, China, Philippines and Netherlands. The virtual seminar was attended by delegates from 68 member nations of the ADB.
Smt. Sitharaman expressed her appreciation and gratitude for India’s frontline workers determinedly fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Expressing her views on the feasibility for a green and resilient recovery from the crisis borne by the current pandemic and role of India in this regard, the Finance Minister mentioned that India has been at the forefront of various initiatives aiming at the same through setting up of the SAARC COVID-19 emergency fund, and leading by example in global initiatives of Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator  and COVAX. India’s leadership in the International Solar Alliance  and commitment to Paris Agreement goals has become an example of how positive global climate action can be advanced through partnership, She added.
The Finance Minister mentioned that overall, enhanced regional and global cooperation is the key to become successful in our common pursuit of a resilient recovery. Information on all tools for fighting COVID -19 — diagnostic, therapeutic, vaccines or technology should be shared internationally. Smt. Sitharaman emphasised on the need to enable India’s access to critical raw materials essential for ramping up India’s vaccine manufacturing capacity.
Smt. Sitharaman also spoke on the need for private sector and Civil Society for partnering with the government to achieve resilient growth. The Finance Minister mentioned how Indian vaccine developers have cooperated and provided vaccines to the government at reasonable prices. Private companies are also contributing under their corporate social responsibility obligations. The Indian Government’s policies aimed at reviving and supporting MSME’s will also go a long way in supporting resilient growth
The Finance Minister stated that cooperation for resilient and sustainable growth, needs the involvement of Multilateral Institutions for creation of digital assets as well as disaster resilient assets while keeping human development a priority. She assured that India is committed to and stands ready to strengthen all efforts aimed at enhancing the regional as well as global cooperation.
Smt. Sitharaman appreciated ADB for providing timely financial support for COVID and non-COVID projects. The Finance Minister said that there should be a greater focus on health resilience in the Asia Pacific and ADB should come out with comprehensive solutions to address the same.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Check out the second issue of IFFILOID – Your Never-Ending Reel
Panaji, November 21, 2021
The 52nd edition of IFFI has gotten off to a colourful start, in Goa yesterday. As you plan and prepare to immerse yourself in the celebration, do check out the second issue of IFFILOID – your never-ending reel.
Read IFFILOID Issue 2 here.
In case you missed it, here is Issue 1.
Why IFFILOID
Every edition of IFFI presents us with a skillfully curated collection of the best of Indian and world cinema. To better bring out the breadth and depth of this beauty, to better showcase the stories of the films and the people who create them, PIB has launched a daily IFFI newsletter IFFILOID, your never-ending reel of cinematic inspiration. The newsletter is being issued during the period of the 52nd edition of the International Film Festival of India, i.e.,, during November 20 – 28, 2021.
The newsletter complements the Government of India’s other official communications on the festival.
Prime Minister's Office
PM performs darshan and pooja at Shri Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand
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- Performs Rudrabhishek at the inner sanctum
- Visits the Adi Guru Shankaracharya Samadhi Sthal
- Reviews the progress work on Mandakini Asthapath and Saraswati Asthapath
- Interacts with Shramjeevis of Kedarnath Dham Project
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi visited Kedarnath and performed darshan and pooja at Shri Kedarnath Temple, today. Donning the traditional Pahadi dress, the Prime Minister performed Rudrabhishek at the inner sanctum and prayed before the Nandi statue.
The Prime Minister also visited the Adi Guru Shankaracharya Samadhi Sthal and reviewed the work in progress along with Mandakini Asthapath and Saraswati Asthapath.
The Prime Minister also interacted with Shramjeevis of Kedarnath Dham Project.
The Prime Minister was accompanied by the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami and the Governor of Uttarakhand, Retd. Gen Gurmit Singh.
Kedarnath is one of the most important Hindu shrines. The area is also known for one of the revered Sikh Pilgrim sites - Hemkund Sahib. The connectivity projects being undertaken show the Prime Minister’s commitment to ease access and improve basic infrastructure in places of religious significance.
Ministry of Defence
Flying of LCA Tejas by Chief of the Army Staff & Principal Scientific Adviser to GOI
Chief of the Army Staff General Bipin Rawat was flown in trainer version of DRDO’s Light Combat Aircraft  Tejas today to demonstrate the operational capabilities of the aircraft during Aero India 2019 at Bengaluru. Air Vice Marshal N Tiwari, Head of National Flight Test Centre  at Aeronautical Development Agency , Bengaluru piloted this aircraft.
On this occasion, Tejas was flown at medium altitude to showcase the Pin-point attack capabilities using a Laser Designation Pod .
The Army Chief was demonstrated the maneuvering and radar capabilities of the aircraft. After the sortie, the Army chief expressed immense satisfaction and said that Tejas is a wonderful aircraft and if it gets added to the IAF inventory, it will be a great asset.
A familiarization sortie in LCA Trainer was also conducted for the Principal Scientific Adviser to Government of India, Prof K Vijay Raghavan, which was flown by Group Captain S. Gunasekaran, the test pilot from NFTC. This was a handling sortie of 30 minutes duration during which Prof Vijay Raghavan experienced the controls of the aircraft and maneuvered it for some time.
Final Operational Clearance  of LCA Tejas MK-I certificate was handed over on 20th February 2019 by Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Secretary Department of Defence R&D, Chairman DRDO & Director General ADA to the Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa in presence of Defence Secretary Shri Sanjay Mitra and Chairman & Managing Director of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Shri R Madhavan.
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves Revised Cost Estimate-I of Koteshwar Hydro Electric Project in Uttarakhand
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Revised Cost Estimate-I of 400 MW Koteshwar Hydro Electric Project  in Uttarakhand at an estimated completion cost of Rs.2,717.35 crore.
Ministry of Tourism
India Tourism, in association with Indian Institute of Technology Bombay engages college students in Mumbai to spread awareness about millets
Mumbai : 28 February 2023
The United Nations General Assembly at its 75th session in March 2021 declared 2023 the International Year of Millets . Spearheaded by the Prime Minister of India, the Government of India sponsored the proposal for International Year of Millets  2023 which was accepted by the United Nations General Assembly .
Millets have been traditional food for Asia and Africa from ancient times. This is a kharif crop that requires less water and other inputs when compared to other crops in the same category.
The celebration of International Year of Millets requires participation from persons from all walks of life. Keeping this in mind, India Tourism, Mumbai, in association with Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay organized a workshop for college students of Mumbai who study Tourism and Hospitality to spread awareness about consumption of millets. Celebrity Chef Sri Jerson Fernandes conducted this workshop in the campus of IIT Bombay, PC Saxena Hall from 3.00 pm to 4.30 pm today. Chef Jerson Fernandes is the Director of Culinary in Novotel, Juhu, Mumbai.
Yuva Tourism Clubs in different colleges of Mumbai have also participated and played a pivotal role in making this workshop a success. Recipes of millets which can be easily incorporated in a young person’s diet, its nutritional benefits and a quiz programme on millets were part of this programme.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Meghalaya Chief Minister calls on MoS DoNER Dr Jitendra Singh
Status of various development projects discussed
The Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Shri Conrad Sangma called on the Union Minister of State , Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh here today and discussed a wide range of development projects and schemes in the State.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister discussed the status of various Centrally funded projects under NLCPR of Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region  and the projects under North Eastern Council . The subject related to the submission of utilisation certificates and release of more funds was also discussed.
The Chief Minister briefed the DoNER Minister about the progress made on the construction including MBT of Pynursla-Latangriwan road towards Mawlynnong. The project was sanctioned at a cost of Rs 29.97 crore in September, 2019 and the Ministry had also released Rs 10 lakh for the tendering process. The upgradation of Mawsmai-Shella from Laittyra village upto Kynrem falls was also discussed during the meeting.
Dr Jitendra Singh said that the state of Meghalaya has high tourism potential and rich scenic beauty. This needs to be explored, he added. He said that the Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has always given high priority to the development of north eastern states.
Besides above, the Chief Minister also discussed the cadre-related issues of IAS officers of the state.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Various schemes of Ministry of Minority Affairs for the upliftment of minorities
The Minister of Minority Affairs, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today informed that the Government has been implementing various schemes for the welfare and upliftment of every strata, including minorities, specially the economically weaker and lesser privileged sections of the society, through Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Ministry of Textiles, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Rural Development and Ministry of Education etc.
In addition to above, Ministry of Minority Affairs  implements various schemes for the upliftment of the six notified minorities in the country including Muslims. A large section of the beneficiaries from the Muslim communities belong to the backward sections/classes also called the Pasmanda Muslims. The welfare schemes implemented by MoMA are targeted towards the poorest of the poor.
Pradhan Mantri Virasat ka Samvardhan  is a scheme of MoMA which targets notified minorities with a focus on artisan communities and their families, including those belonging to the backward sections/classes of all communities including the Pasmanda Muslims.
Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways  has envisioned to achieve net zero carbon emission by 2030
IR is committed for 100% Electrification of Broad Gauge  Railway network
Indian Railways  has envisioned to achieve net zero carbon emission by 2030. Following measures have, inter-alia, been undertaken in this regard:
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- 100% Electrification of Broad Gauge  Railway network.
- About 142 Mega Watt  of solar plants  and about 103 MW of Wind power plants have been commissioned .
- Use of Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor  based 3-phase propulsion system with regenerative braking in locomotives, Electrical Multiple Unit  trains, Mainline Electric Multiple Unit  trains, Kolkata Metro rakes and Electric train sets.
- Conversion of End on Generation  trains into Head on Generation  trains to reduce noise, air pollution and diesel consumption.
- Provision of Light emitting diode  lighting in all Railway installations including Railway stations, service buildings, Residential quarters and coaches for reduction in electricity consumption.
- Afforestation of railway land to increase carbon sink.
- Green Certifications- Green Certifications of various industrial units, railway stations and other railway establishments have been done. Further, Environment Management System : ISO 14001 certification of various railway stations has also been done.
- Construction of Eastern and Western Dedicated Freight Corridors .
- Installation of waste to energy plants.
Further, IR has decided to progressively procure renewable energy to reduce energy consumption through conventional sources.
At present, there is no proposal to induct solar train in the Railway fleet. The solar system works during the day time and generate battery backup of approximately 4 to 5 hours. System does not work properly during fog/rain and winter season and battery backup goes down to 2 to 3 hours depending upon weather conditions. Therefore, the system has not been pursued further.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronic & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.